Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes was 621,578 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1972–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the stood at 621,578. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.4% on the previous year and up 120.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 621,578 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13,087, in 1972.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 12th of 214 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 13,087 | — |
| 1973 | 13,792 | +5.4% |
| 1974 | 14,483 | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 35,208 | +143.1% |
| 1984 | 43,459 | +23.4% |
| 1987 | 49,153 | +13.1% |
| 1992 | 54,394 | +10.7% |
| 1993 | 59,879 | +10.1% |
| 1994 | 59,325 | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 179,635 | +202.8% |
| 2008 | 188,808 | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 212,273 | +12.4% |
| 2010 | 218,320 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 248,591 | +13.9% |
| 2012 | 253,929 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 281,324 | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 300,719 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 324,324 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 378,274 | +16.6% |
| 2021 | 557,804 | +47.5% |
| 2023 | 621,578 | +11.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19,142 | 13,087 | 35,208 | 4 |
| 1980s | 46,306 | 43,459 | 49,153 | 2 |
| 1990s | 57,866 | 54,394 | 59,879 | 3 |
| 2000s | 193,572 | 179,635 | 212,273 | 3 |
| 2010s | 286,497 | 218,320 | 378,274 | 7 |
| 2020s | 589,691 | 557,804 | 621,578 | 2 |
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More education data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 561,172 (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2022)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 45.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 621,578 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 621,578 in 2023.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,087 in 1972.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 12th out of 214 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release